Methot (back) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt with the Islanders, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 reports. Methot, who skated as an extra during morning skate, will participate in the Senators' pregame warmup before a decision is made on his status for the game. If the team determines that Methot is fit to play, he could sidle in next to Erik Karlsson, who he played with on the top pairing last season.